Tune to Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (FCGCFGAE).

Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE)
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F
Target: 87.3 Hz
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F87
C131
G196
C262
F349
G392
A440
E659

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE)

Start in standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 8 of 8 strings to play “She Is Well And Nothing Can Be Ill”:

StringStandardTargetWhat to do
String 8F#1F2Tune up 11 semitones
String 7B1C3Tune up 13 semitones
String 6E2G3Tune up 15 semitones
String 5A2C4Tune up 15 semitones
String 4D3F4Tune up 15 semitones
String 3G3G4Tune up 12 semitones
String 2B3A4Tune up 10 semitones
String 1E4E5Tune up 12 semitones
Recommended string gauge: .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"She Is Well And Nothing Can Be Ill" by Glass Cloud is played in Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE) (FCGCFGAE). Starting from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 8 of 8 strings: string 8 up to F, string 7 up to C, string 6 up to G, string 5 up to C, string 4 up to F, string 3 up to G, string 2 up to A, string 1 up to E. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE).

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Glass Cloud’s Guitar Tunings

Glass Cloud plays 1 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE). Most-used tunings:

Gear for Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE)

Strings and tools that make playing "She Is Well And Nothing Can Be Ill" in Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074)

Recommended gauge .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.

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D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner

A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 8 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“She Is Well And Nothing Can Be Ill” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "She Is Well And Nothing Can Be Ill" by Glass Cloud in?

"She Is Well And Nothing Can Be Ill" is played in Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE): FCGCFGAE, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "She Is Well And Nothing Can Be Ill"?

Start from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 8: tune up 11 semitones (F#1 → F2). String 7: tune up 13 semitones (B1 → C3). String 6: tune up 15 semitones (E2 → G3). String 5: tune up 15 semitones (A2 → C4). String 4: tune up 15 semitones (D3 → F4). String 3: tune up 12 semitones (G3 → G4). String 2: tune up 10 semitones (B3 → A4). String 1: tune up 12 semitones (E4 → E5).

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE)?

Use a .010–.074 (8-string) set. An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.

More Songs by Glass Cloud

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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (FCGCFGAE)

Once tuned to FCGCFGAE, try playing these tracks next:

Custom Tuning (D#A#D#G#C#F#A#D#)Intermediate
D#A#D#G#C#F#A#D#No Capo
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#F#A#C#)Intermediate
C#G#C#F#A#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (A#FA#D#G#A#)Intermediate
A#FA#D#G#A#No Capo
Custom Tuning (DGDF#AD)Intermediate
DGDF#ADNo Capo
Custom Tuning (BF#BGBE)Intermediate
BF#BGBENo Capo
Custom Tuning (FA#CGCF)Intermediate
FA#CGCFNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EBBF#BE)Intermediate
EBBF#BENo Capo
Custom Tuning (DADF#C#F#)Intermediate
DADF#C#F#No Capo